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We stayed in the 3 bedroom cottage - it was clean and tidy but very tired & rundown although everything functioned. Carpet was threadbare in places & door locks broken. Overall feel of the place (inside the cottage plus the motel's grounds) was that maintenance was well overdue. Shower was weak and there was no where to put the soap....

The place itself and the owner were really lovely! We got a nice big nice room with a kitchenette :) The owner gave us all kinds of good advice and helped us figure out the best possible route for our adventures and since we had to leave early in the morning and were in a hurry he even hung our...

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Thank you for your review.
I am pleased the information I gave you was useful.
Enjoy the rest of your trip.

Cozy room, got everything that you need- en suite kitchen and bathroom. Just a note: really like the shower mixer knob, just turn to your desired water temperature, and you'll get the water as warm as you would prefer.. No need to wait or do your own trial and error mixing waters between cold/hot knob.. No brainer. All hotels should...

This place is 6 minutes away from the Glow Worm caves.
We arrived at 9pm and were greeted but a lively gentleman who checked us in and was totally ok with my kids running amok at that time of night (kids were tired, flying and driving all same day).
There was 5 of us and we all got in one...

I could have sworn we booked a Family room, but we ended up in huge cabin that could fit 7 people! It was so nice.
The drive in was harrowing at night in the rain, and I was wondering if maybe I'd booked wrong. But as soon as we arrived the owners made us feel so comfortable, and explained the...

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I am pleased the weather changed for you.
It is great to hear our visitors enjoy our little part of earth.

My wife and I stayed for one night at the Glow Worm Motel in our whirlwind tour of New Zealand in order to experience the majesty of the eponymous bugs in the nearby caves. The motel is not much to look at, and I admit some trepidation as I headed to the motel office to get our key. However, the...

The cabins are really nice...large and spacious and comfy and clean and well stocked. The owner is really friendly and will tell you about lots of cool stuff to do nearby apart from the glowworm caves. The place is a bit difficult to find I have to say!

The owners were helpful, area is quiet (unless you open the window), the room was spacious with a queen bed and had a fan. I wish I could leave more stars but for the price overall it looked outdated(like a hostel) and your own transportation is a must. There is no public transportation or food establishments within walking distance. The...

Reasonably priced motel, very clean. Bed comfortable. We were able to cook a good meal in the small kitchen.Very helpful and friendly hosts. Ideal for one night when visiting the caves. Located just off the roundabout as you turn off the A1.

The rooms were very clean and spacious, the beds comfortable and the host was extremely informative in terms of local (good short walks and tips on where to go for dinner) and more general information. There are even a couple of sheep grazing to keep the grass down. Don't be put off by the relaxed looking exterior : this is...

Affordable accommodation close to the world-famous Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. 9 fully self-contained ground-floor units, all with full kitchens, serviced daily....more less

Additional Information about Glow Worm Motel

Address: 1 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand

Region:New Zealand > North Island > Waikato Region > Waitomo Caves

Price Range:
$98 - $116 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)

Hotel Class:2.5 star — Glow Worm Motel 2.5*

Number of rooms: 9

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